Liberal Philadelphia politicians trying to STOP the Tea Party for April 15th
this just in from GrassRootsPA.com
It means that the Liberals have observed how these Tea Parties are growing and beginning to draw national attention. In other words, we're perceived as a threat to their programs.
I will attend regardless - maybe get arrested and thrown in the slammer - then I'll go on a hunger strike - country singers will write songs about me - then I'll write my memoirs - even appear on the TeeVee!
Guys, it's lock and load time,
Regards
Louis of PA
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Philadelphia Tries to Stop Tea Party
The City of Philadelphia is trying to put the brakes on the upcoming Philadelphia Tax Day Tea Party.
Diana Reimer, the organizer for Philadelphia, was notified (one week before the event) that this event is no longer a "demonstration," but a "special event" and will be required to pay $8000, even though the city has already provided a permit for demonstration in Love Park.
The folks at TaxDayTeaParty.com want folks to call the Office of Managing Director (215-686-3488) or the Special Events Office (215-685-0060) to voice their concerns (Update: Several Commenters have noted this numbers don't get you to any relevant, but there is an email posted below).
I'm with Alex Charyna on this one - it's time for some civil disobedience. Folks should just show up, and see if the city will arrest thousands of Tea Party protesters for practicing their First Amendment right to peaceably assemble. Better yet, why not just print some money to pay the bill, just like the federal government is going to do (of course, that is part of what folks are protesting).
For our listing of Tea Parties in Pennsylvania, go to PATeaParties.com.
